Lavender

Part of the plant: Flower heads
Origin: Southern France
Champ de lavande vu du ciel

History

The symbol of southern France, and Provence in particular, lavender brings colour and perfume to the fields right through to its harvest. This medicinal plant was already used by the Greeks and Romans to perfume their baths and clean their laundry.
Fleur de lavande

Benefits

Recognised for its antiseptic and regenerating properties, lavender soothes damaged or irritated skins. It is also particularly effective in soothing and reducing stress and certain muscular conditions.
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